Lawsonite and Verdite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Verdite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.80-3.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Lawsonite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Verdite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lawsonite and Verdite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Lawsonite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.